Category : PODCASTS

The Lofty Guide to Lacquer with Louise Devenish

Posted by Mark Lurie, 3 years ago, DECORATIONS AND INTERIOR, PODCASTS

Lacquer has a long and rich tradition, and it’s one of Louise Devenish’s very favorite subjects. Louise is the CEO and founder of Devenish Group LLC, which puts together salons on topics that span all branches of the arts. And she recently joined us for a conversation about everything lacquer. In this interview, Louise brings

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Lofty Podcast: Ceramics 101 with Erin-Marie Wallace

Posted by Mark Lurie, 3 years ago, INTERVIEWS, PODCASTS

It doesn’t matter if your tastes favor bone china, majolica, earthenware, or porcelain—there is a wide range of ceramics that are vastly collectable. And, if recent auction results are anything to go by, the prices these decorative objects fetch can surprise even the experts. So how do you know what to look for when buying

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Lofty Podcast: Start Collecting Art Like a Pro

Posted by Mark Lurie, 3 years ago, INTERVIEWS, PODCASTS, RESOURCES

Lots of collectors of modern and contemporary art wonder: “Who’s buying what?” But Aimee Pflieger, head of department for photographs and senior specialist in modern and contemporary art for Freeman’s Auction House in Philadelphia, says that’s the wrong question to ask. A better question might be, “Why do I like the kinds of art that

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Lofty Podcast: Silver Basics with Sarah Shinn Pratt

Posted by Mark Lurie, 3 years ago, PODCASTS, RESOURCES

When it comes to collecting silver, there’s more to it than just finding the perfect piece. It turns out, a lot of people are storing their silver antiques all wrong, damaging the silver (and lowering its value). Today, we’re going to tell you how to avoid those mistakes. And, we’re excited to do that in

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